The quest for the perfect hair may be never-ending, but thanks to modern technology, we are now much closer to our goals through the help of hair accessories like wig or hair extensions.
"Should I wear a wig or hair extensions?" If you're uncertain which one suits your situation better, read on!
Wig vs Hair Extensions
Wigs and hair extensions are both used to act as a replacement or an addition to natural hair.
Both can cover up problematic hair, make short hair longer, and hide damaged hair until you can the right treatment for it.
If you're suffering from issues that cause hair loss, such as alopecia, for example, both wigs and hair extensions can help act as a temporary solution to the problem, like a band-aid to a wound, basically.
Despite that, there are still some key differences between wigs and hair extensions. We already discussed some of those in this article, so be sure to read that if you're still confused.
When should you wear a wig?
That said, just knowing the differences between the two doesn't answer the question of which one is more suitable for what scenario.
There are many different reasons why you should wear a wig instead of hair extensions, but one of the biggest reasons is that wigs cover a greater area than hair extensions .
If your problem is more of, "this part of my scalp isn't growing any hair right now," then a wig could be a more seamless way to hide your problem while you quietly treat your patches. That's because if you use hair extensions to cover hair loss like that, it could still be easily revealed by accident. For example, if you forget that you have patches and end up moving the hair extensions when you tie your hair or something.
Another good rule of thumb is that if your problem has something to do with the state of your strands, you're better off with a wig. Hair extensions don't really cover up problematic strands. They can make your hair look more voluminous since it's adding to the thickness after all, but it can't completely hide your frizz.
Other than that, if you want to have a complete color change, wigs are a better choice for you. Again, your hair extensions won't be able to fully cover your natural hair, so unless you want to see some discolored strands peeking out, you should probably just wear a wig.
When should you wear hair extensions?
If your problem merely involves your hair length, then it's safe to say that hair extensions would suffice.
For instance, you have chin-length hair but would like to have long, flowy locks for your prom. You could wear a wig and it would be able to do the job just fine.
But you could also just use tape-in or clip-in hair extensions and that would do the trick, too. Of course, wigs made from human hair does look pretty natural, but nothing still beats the natural look of hair extensions made from human hair.
Another reason to use hair extensions over a wig is if you just want to make your hair thicker. Hair extensions can add thickness to your hair in an instant, thus making your hair look a lot more voluminous.
hair extensions are also used if you want a minor color change, like highlights, for example. You could just take a lighter color set and attach that to your own natural hair to create a highlighted look.
Hopefully, this article helped you decide which one suits you better! For more hair-related questions, don't hesitate to visit our ZALA blog!
